Le Petit Monde d'Oiseau

Have you all had a great time on St. Valentine’s Day?

2012-02-16T01:50:00.004+01:00

I know I was late! Though the special day has been passing, I still wish you all had very good time, had great chocolate and have received wonderful gifts from your beloveds. Yes, I am back to France, another home of mine! It was terribly cold when I arrived in CDG airport. During the first week, I made the cocooning and watched Japanese TV series at home. :D Before going back to Taipei for the

New Year Resolution

2012-01-04T10:20:00.004+01:00

It’s obliged to make a NYR in the beginning of the year. Mine for 2012 is go to bed before midnight every day and spend more time in the house and the yard. Looking back to 2011, it was a bio and organic year for me: I started sculpturing miniature market food and I did love the theme; when I worked on these mini veggies and fruits, I felt joyful and closer to the nature. Many ‘first time’

Wishing you a sliver Merry Christmas

2011-12-21T13:54:00.002+01:00

((((Hello my dear friends)))) The wonderful vacation is coming… I sincerely wish you sound, happiness and lots of good fortune in the coming 2012 Have great time and good food with all the family and… may all your wishes come true!!! :-) Peiwen xxxxx

Little Gingerbread Houses

2011-12-07T23:24:00.002+01:00

Obviously I did not work on sweets and pastries for a long time because I set up the goal and focus on making market fresh food in 2011. Just several days ago I attempted to make a ginger house for the Christmas; I found it difficult to re-approach the sense perception I wanted. In the end I got two kawaii candy houses. It’s said colors reflect the mood and the personality. I hope it’s

Eating is believing -4 days in Italy

2011-11-27T11:58:00.017+01:00

It was a tight but very pleasant trip in Italy. Since the hubby had three meetings in three different cities, I went visiting when he worked in customers’ places. After the job was finished, he called and gave me the instruction, trying to meet in a place and continued the next trip. Within 4.5 days, we drove almost 2000 km, between Nimes and Roma area. Genova was the first city I visited in

Lovely pieces from Paris

2011-11-21T17:48:00.009+01:00

I was supposed to stick onto my work bench but… after receiving a phone call from the hubby, I have no mood on my projects now. Tomorrow I will go to Genova, Florence and Roma with him for 4 days. I have never been to Italy before and would like to ask you my dear friends the "Must visit", “Must buy” and “Must eat” in Italy. I will search some traveling info from Google later this evening too. (

About the vegetable baskets

2011-11-03T16:35:00.009+01:00

I have been receiving several inquiries about the vegetable baskets. I brought 6 to Arnhem and they were all taken; I am now waiting for the supply (baskets).Once any of you are also interested in and once you can leave me some time, I would love to make a lovely one for you too. You just have to email me at oiseaudenim@gmail.com (not necessary to leave messages here) and for the moment, I don’

About the first show of mine

2011-11-01T15:19:00.018+01:00

It is not a wrong decision to do my first show in Arnhem! It was an attempt but thanks God, it worked! I have been so spoiled by the table neighbors, the customers and many friends from blogland during the weekend. I was fed on Dutch cakes, Belgium chocolate, ice cream, sandwich and coffee etc; I got several gifts from friends too. Those who have been bringing customers to me, encouraged me and

Off to Arnhem

2011-10-28T05:27:00.002+02:00

I was absent for some days because I accepted an invitation on 10th Oct that I will exhibit parts of my works in Arnhem show this evening. It’s a tough work but a great challenge for preparing a show in 14 days. It’s was crazy but exciting since this will be my first fair. Just the neck and the shoulders are sacrificed due to much working load. I have more than 100 pieces of works to show off

Gorgeous! Ladurée Religieuses come to my home

2011-10-08T13:08:00.001+02:00

I was so delightful when opening the parcel of Alison of Bliss Miniatures. This is the BEST miniature religeuses that I have ever seen. Look at these details that Alison has made… I adore them. When I noticed Alison’s Etsy shop last year, I have made up my mind to own some of her works. In July, when she launched her web, I saw the little religeuses waving the hands (yes) and they beckoned my

Some updates and Autumn Miniatura

2011-10-01T19:41:00.021+02:00

I feel shame that I don't work much recently though the beautiful season has been arriving silently! I don’t know what I was busy for; except some little plates, I made just some furniture kits in September. The food safe and working table kits are from Jane Harrop. The explication is clear and easy to follow. I love Jane's kits! I made these kits for training myself; hope I will have better

French Checkerboard Plates -Red & Blue and more

2011-09-17T12:55:00.003+02:00

These plates are the only and unexpected working progress of this week. We expected some work and maintained the house with the in-laws. So before they arrived in our home last Sat, I have arranged my working table and moved the tools and material to the working room. During the time Formula 1 was broadcast, I had some leisure time to print the decals and prepared making some little plates.

Awesome! A Lovely Gift from Catherine

2011-09-09T19:11:00.001+02:00

I sent a message to Catherine ( Kilmouski & Me) at the first moment when I received the parcel. The first thing caught my eyes was Catherine’s handwriting on envelop. So neat, so beautiful! After I opened the gift box, I did want to sing praise of her masterly craftsmanship. As you can see the watering can is precisely made. I cannot help but look at it every 5 minutes. THANK YOU SO MUCH,

Come Dine with Us- AIM Spet iMag is out now!

2011-09-02T10:14:00.000+02:00

It’s great pleasure seeing so much delicious food in Sept issue! As the miniature food lovers, we expect more brilliant food projects and see more gorgeous pieces in the iMag. I love each page! I have discovered many talented artisans and their wonderful works in this issue. This reminds me of more blog visiting I should do too! :) Aim Imag Issue 37 September 2011

Thank you! The lucky girls are...

2011-08-28T18:04:00.005+02:00

Hi all, Thanks so much for entering my giveaway! It’s nice and fun to visit the blogs of the new followers too. I am pleased getting good results and have achieved different milestones in some fields. Now the magic random generator is going to announce … The winner of 1st prize ($60 coupon): Tricotine of Les Compagnons d'Adrien The winner of 2nd prize ( Luxury macaroon gift box): Malu2 of Malu

Anniversary Giveaway and Miniature Online Show

2011-08-12T12:40:00.014+02:00

Anniversary Giveaway I have been been thinking of a giveaway for celebrating the second anniversary of my blog. Is that still attractive to get 3 mini plate molds from my shop? Maybe you are more interested in the mini food? To thanks all the followers, I think it great to offer a coupon valued at $60. The winner can take what she/ he likes in my etsy shop. The entry is simple First, you are

Long for Italian food

2011-07-29T18:07:00.003+02:00

I have been keeping quiet and taken a break for three weeks. After my family and the hubby left, I read magazines, took a nap on the sofa every day during the first week. It was unbelievably cozy. I adore hide behind the little moment of idleness. XD I thought I should try something that I have never made to enhance my experience cause I have been just playing clay for three years. These two

Tiny Portfolios

2011-06-30T13:02:00.001+02:00

I received two sets of my portfolios on 25th May when I came back from Paris. I was so happy when opening the parcel. It’s "Mari@ Il Cucchiaino Magico" who made for me. Starting to co-work in April, we wrote to each other and checked the layout and details over 80 emails. I felt embarrassed but impressed with Maria’s patience. :P Voila! These are what I received. A book of mini food & pastry,

Some treasures from the SIMP

2011-06-21T16:51:00.005+02:00

I arrived 30 minutes before the show started. I was the 30th visitor. When the door opened, I walked directly to Elisabath's stand and I am also her first customers. She is affable and friendly! It took time to choose her minis because everything is that beautiful. Didier WETZEL's workshops also interest me. He gives not only workshop of furniture but also wood turnings. The most

Return from Market

2011-06-16T19:49:00.002+02:00

Time flies! One month has been passing so fast. Today I’d like to show you the working table filled with some fresh food from the market that I worked before my parents’ arrival. There are some leaf vegetable, tomatoes, asparagus and some meat. My favorite is the raw pork; it looks real and cute. I have spent very good time with my parents in Paris and in the South during a month; I know I

Return from market: Artichokes & Kiwis

2011-05-17T17:05:00.001+02:00

It seems the mini chef has taken a long break but in fact she was busy arranging the house and is waiting for her parents’ arrival. She has also brought some fresh spring vegetables, meat, fishes and fruits from the market. Let’s see some good food for the next! Have a very nice and lovely week, my friends!

Thank you to my mini gifts!

2011-04-27T12:49:00.001+02:00

The postman brought me a little surprise yesterday morning. It’s a little tray that Lara (Lara´s miniature world), the winner of my giveaway, who made for me. On the tray, a delicate rose with a tag “Merci” were saying hello to me. I was touched! Lara also wrote me a note about making chairs with caning. This makes me excited and I am going to look for more mini caning tissue! :P Thank you

Happy Easter

2011-04-24T19:27:00.005+02:00

It’s a busy weekend! We have been working in the garden because it was full of weeds. Phew! Very soon, my parents and my in-laws will come and check the status. I wish all the friends a very Happy Easter with some little chocolate, even it is already 7pm in France! :-) The hot air balloon chocolate is the hubby’s work! LOL

A direct delivery from Tom Bishop Show

2011-04-21T23:12:00.002+02:00

A quick but very happy post! It was so exciting to see a huge carton in the mail box this evening after we came back from the supermarket; especially it arrives just one day before my birthday. It’s definitely the best BD gift this year. I understand the reasons Carol chose these items for me. I am so touched and appreciate her consideration! Thank you Carol!!! I will read carefully the

The latest arrival, and some update

2011-04-17T23:53:00.006+02:00

I have been taking some rest since these two weeks. The first week, I felt excited because our sofa bed has arrived; the next day Carol sent me messages and photos directly from Tom Bishop Show. I felt as if I were on the site shopping with everybody. LOL The second week, I received Susi and Susanna’s parcels. Their works are stunning, aren’t they?! I was so pleased with my purchase and swap

Look! Some gorgeous pieces and AIM April Imag!

2011-04-01T13:52:00.010+02:00

Yesterday evening I opened the mail box and found a surprise that made me smile. :-) It was a little parcel from Singapore. I have known Cindy (Snowfern Clover) since 2009, the beginning that I joined the blogland. For me, the miniature world was totally new and I was that lucky to know her since she recommended me a lot of useful info and guided me in the tiny world. I know it’s not true but I

Go Fishing?

2011-03-28T23:17:00.006+02:00

My little chef told me that she was going to the market but in fact she went fishing and brought some funny fish back. Why funny fish? Phew~ I re-started making some fish three weeks ago when the hubby was away during two weeks. I found I almost forgot the way to control the clay and the shapes of fish. When I completed the first 4 fish, I sent the photo to Carol, Alison and KT. Carol and

Little Daisy in the Garden

2011-03-21T07:47:00.006+01:00

This is the first post in the first day of the spring! We have sunny day and mild weather here since the weekend. It’s quite cozy and comfortable. I love the SPRIGN!!! I made some little pots of daisies and philodendron and some crates in my tiny garden. Little daisies, little bunnies and little birds are the elements of my spring! Inspired by a Taiwan friend, Linda, I tried and made a

An exciting moment! The WINNERS are...

2011-03-19T12:55:00.002+01:00

Hello everyone, it is an exciting moment after one month's waiting! I am going to announce the result. Except the first prize, I decide to offer another three giveaways as the second prize since I am so pleased with all your participation. Thank you very much! Congratulations Eloisa! (casa de bonecas da), you won the 1st prize. What you can have is 3 silicone molds or the items which value at 60

Giveaway Update: Participant List

2011-03-16T13:52:00.010+01:00

A quick update of the participant list! I am thrilled that so many of you are interested in my giveaway and participate the small event. Please check the name list and please shout if you don't find your name on it! :o) The final list will be confirmed on March 18th, 23H59 French time and the winners will appear on my blog, on March 19th, 14H00. Have a nice day, PS. The participant NO.20,

Flower of April- Peonies

2011-03-11T12:10:00.007+01:00

I have chatted with a friend about a dreamy wedding scene recently. I started to make some peony bouquets since I believe peony is popular and welcome for most of brides. After seeing these flowers in full bloom on my craft table, I suddenly became conscious that I needed to force my chef to be back to the tiny kitchen. She has been spending too much time in the garden. Have a cozy weekend

Mini Tin Cans and French Market Bag

2011-03-04T12:26:00.003+01:00

I have been thinking to make some metal things for a long time. These mini tin cans are not exact metalwork but I am glad for the first step and expect to do some soldering in the coming weeks. Inspired by Marie (Le Petit Monde de Merveilleux de Marie), I tried weaving a French string bag this week. It’s not finished yet because I don’t figure out the way of closing. LOL I have ever made

Giveaway for ALMOST 300 followers!

2011-02-19T22:11:00.007+01:00

It’s exciting to have almost 300 followers and thank you so much for being my readers!! I have been thinking a giveaway for celebration and that’s it: 3 silicone molds for choices from my Etsy Shop. I believe this giveaway is useful for mini tableware making projects. The entry is simple and easy: Please be my follower and leave a nice comment on this post before March 18th,local time in

Champagne, Roses, St. Valentine's Day

2011-02-14T12:57:00.009+01:00

I wish I could be a romantic girl! :o) I was fond of making pastry boxes and finally some ideas occurred to me on Sat. I made some paper bags to go with the champagne. They are great for the occasion, aren't they? Flower and plants making is my current projects. I would love to play and enjoy the happiness when learning creafts. The orchids are one of my favorite works. Dimension of vase:

Flower Baskets, Lunar New Year & AIM February’s Issue Magazine

2011-02-02T12:07:00.008+01:00

A mixed post.... :D I continue making some flowers and oval baskets recently. I also tried a square one on Sunday evening but I did not get a good result. Will have a try again this week. The chef of my mini kitchen goes temporarily on the strike. I hope she will be back soon! LOL Today is the last day of the year of Tiger; most part of Asian people now is having the family reunion dinner. I

Garden Hyacinth: flower of spring

2011-01-23T12:43:00.011+01:00

When I returned in Taipei, I visited K.T.(minihouse) and asked for a lovely ‘training’--- making a pot of g graceful Hyacinth! In fact I have admired K.T.’s work for years. After we decided to go back to Taiwan, I called her and asked if I could join her workshops. I was very lucky and have spent several days with her. She has acquired mastery of sculpture; she is also like simpatico and frank

A very late “Happy New Year”

2011-01-10T18:43:00.013+01:00

I’m unorganized after such a long vacation since November. I was happy spending some time with my family in Taipei even though it was too difficult to say goodbye. Fortunately some gifts arrived and comforted me after I returned to France. Carol (True2Scale) sent me several lovely Glitter House packs and a BEAUTIFUL basket that she did. I was inspired when seeing the details she made. In the

AIM Artisans in Miniature Magazine December Issue is out now!

2010-12-05T13:29:00.004+01:00

Great to find many interesting and useful porjects in the mag.Enjoy AIM Artisans in Miniature Magazine December Issue!

My dining room

2010-11-15T22:53:00.010+01:00

I tried to build the scene of my dining room after I received this set of furniture last week.During the time I did not make minis, I looked for some little things and collected some items from Internet.I prefer modern dollhouse but I love Rococo style elements, like shells, leaves and flora patterms. I know it's very personal taste but do hope my tablecloth goes well with the wall paper.I also

BOO~ Halloween is coming!

2010-10-30T10:35:00.010+02:00

It’s been a long time (2 months?) I have left the mini world; life gave us a good lesson after the robbery happened on 31st Aug. It was not just a shock for us; the heart was broken when seeing the house in disorder! Home is so fragile without intensive care and maintenance.It takes a month to re-purchase our equipment, like the laptops, a camera, software and some tools. Mr. Oiseau ordered MANY

Gifts from Carol- New logo & cake box templates

2010-08-20T18:00:00.006+02:00

I am pleased and am so lucky to know Carol since March or April. I like her and enjoy reading her posts because it’s interesting to know and learn different tricks of Photoshop from her. She is adorable and so kind to share with people.In July, we discussed about swap gifts.She knows I love to make packages and what I received from her is awesome cake box templates and new versions of logo.I have

Gifts for Ira- Italian salami & Parma Ham

2010-08-18T19:56:00.005+02:00

A very quick update since July! We had some guests from Taiwan and Singapore two weeks ago and last week I decided to travel in a tearing hurry to Bordeaux, which is a port city on the Garonne River in southwest France cause my husband left again for US for 10 days. So these three days I was busy some cute gift for Ira @ Merry Jingle Craft. Ira told me she was fond of Itlian food and I'd

Three-year-anniversary of marriage: my darling macaroon charlotte

2010-07-28T19:10:00.005+02:00

Just a short post that tomorrow will be the 1st day of our 4th year of marriage.I re-made some “Charlottes de macarons aux fruits de la Passion” yesterday for fun.This passion fruit macaroon charlotte is also a souvenir. It has been the 1st item on my Etsy shop in Feb. I am happy to re-make some loose cream on top. It’s not perfect but looks tasty!The wedding picture is taken in 2007. We looked

My fauteuil, Hydrangeas and gifts

2010-07-23T18:21:00.002+02:00

In Juin, I attended a workshop of SIMP for understanding more wooden works.My instructor, Michelle of Petits Bonheurs Miniature, is a very kind and patient teacher and she explains her ways making mini furniture step by step.In the past I did not know it took so much time for sanding and repainting these wooden pieces before assembling. She recommends us some material and medium to run.In our

Vivre la France! The winner is....

2010-07-14T12:35:00.007+02:00

Today is the National Day of France; we started to have fireworks since last night. This week I made some berries to go with “Bonne Maman Tartelettes framboises” in celebration of this day.The products of Bonne Maman, like biscuits, fruit jam and Madeleine, are very common but popular in the daily life. We always keep some ‘storage’ in the drawer. Normally we have afternoon tea at 4pm (à quatre

One year anniversary giveaway

2010-07-04T15:32:00.009+02:00

It’s getting hot in France these two weeks. After coming back from Paris, I hide myself at home. One reason is avoid the sunlight and high temperature and the other reason is fight with my new toy---a sewing machine.When my in-laws were here with us in May, they tried to teach me the basic function because I knew nothing about this but would like to make some curtains for our new house. In fact

Paris Trip

2010-06-21T15:12:00.015+02:00

I was back from Paris last evening. It was a wonderful trip for me even I just spent two and half days there.I arrived in Paris by noon on Friday. Since I went alone, it was quite efficient to visit in the city.I left my luggage in the hotel and started my shopping time near Centre Pompidu and Hotel de Ville. Near the Metro “Arts et Métier”(Line 3), there is a lovely market named “Le marché des

Peeled tangerines

2010-06-12T08:26:00.005+02:00

More fruits, more obsession!The size of each tangerine is between 7-10mm (dia) but I made 2 extra-large size for Marie's reference; it's around 15mm diameter.I think I made right colors but did form well the shapes. I will try again NEXT TIME.Playing with fruits is also so much fun. Maybe neet to look for some sweet baskets for them soon!

Peeled skin of fruits: bananas

2010-06-11T08:07:00.005+02:00

It’s an incident that I start making fruits.I enjoy and go very often to the craft shops, so some of the employees get familiar with me and know I make mini food in clay. Last Friday when I went to the shop, Marie, who is the team leader and also good at making jewelry, asked me if I could make some mini fruits for her cause she wants to make her own summer collections. What she asked is bananas,

Amy's Miniature

2010-06-08T23:18:00.008+02:00

Amy is one of my favorite artisans and also a senior instructor who has given courses of miniatures in Hong Kong since 1994. Before I started making mini food, I have noticed her fabulous works and they made me crazy. :DMore of her works:I was pleased to have her messages and get more contact with her. I hope I will have opportunities to meet her and join her workshop this year. She is going to

Featured as the cover start in AIM Magazine Jun/ July 2010

2010-06-02T18:02:00.012+02:00

I am honored and happy to be featured and appreciate that AIM gives me such glory. I believe there must be also many beautiful things to make for AIM.Thank you too, Vicky, Bea and a secret friend!

Happy Mother's Day

2010-05-30T14:35:00.009+02:00

After we install in the new house for a month, the Internet works finally since Friday evening. I am glad to access to the networks at home directly.My parents-in-law come to the southern France since Tuesday for giving us some "training" because I am not good at tinkering at all. These days we all work together for repainting the shutters, the walls of the garage and for weeding in the garden. I

Create our own clay pantone

2010-05-17T17:50:00.006+02:00

I have passed a period of time without Internet and TV in my life after the house move. I went shopping alone and read a new book that I ordered from Amazon.fr last week when my husband had business trip in US.I was touched and so much inspired by this book: Polymer Clay COLOR INSPIRATION/ Lindly Haunani & Maggie Maggio.It starts from the theories of Hue, Value and Saturation but there are also

Tutorial of Strawberry Canes is featured in the front page of Pixnet.net

2010-05-03T14:01:00.003+02:00

I made this tutorial before house move and I don’t even have time to make an English version.Original link is http://oiseau.pixnet.net/blog/post/30804158Pixnet is one base of Taiwan blogs; I choose it instead of Yahoo just because I prefer its style.I believe this tutorial is more interesting for Asians since polymer clay is not that popular there and caning is more chic in Asia. I will continue

House Move

2010-04-27T22:06:00.008+02:00

Last Thursday was my birthday; on that day, I had my husband come home just before midnight and I also signed the final contract and got the keys of our new house. It was a great day for me.The secret friend from UK sent me one pack of BD presents before the volcanic ash and what I got is: a cute birthday girl card, a cupcake (a tape measure <-- now I bring it with me to measure the sizes of

Featured on Les Minis de Dongedy

2010-04-21T09:33:00.005+02:00

I am so proud to be featured on Les Minis de Dongedy by Dongedy, who is an excellent French photographer that I admire. With her penetration, she finds the accurate tiny scene that mini men can work in the surreal universe.Her works show good sense of humor and most of them make me smile. Thank you, Dongedy!Welcome to visit her Blog, Flickr and Etsy Shop. You will find a lot of treasures there!

Afternoon Tea & Birthday Cakes

2010-04-17T12:55:00.013+02:00

Yesterday afternoon I went for shopping in the supermarket and bought some chocolate bread and waffles for the teatime in my neighbor’s home. She is my company during my husband is absent. She is broad-minded and optimistic. I like to be with her cause she always cheers me up.I also took some photos of my minis in her place. This week, I try making some canes, like strawberries, passion fruits

Alice in Wonderland ◆Alice au Pays des Merveilles

2010-04-06T07:33:00.007+02:00

During the weekend, we went to the cinema and saw the 3D movie “Alice in Wonderland”. The story is simple but the tea party scene is quite interesting.After Alice dinks some kind of magic liquid, she becomes a tiny girl. Her little blue dress does make me crazy.I imagine I could find some similar dress for my dolls but I find one stunning “Mad Hatter” doll on Etsy.It's cool, non?! :)My husband is

Easter Chocolate Collection *they are so cute!

2010-03-26T11:26:00.013+01:00

Easter is coming.I have seen many professionals, like Paris Miniatures, LINSMINIARTFORM, Tiny Deights and Doll House Kitchen, they have made so many inspirational Easter Eggs. I would like to try mine even I am so slow...For me, the symbols of Easter are spring, flowers, grassland, and animals like birds, rabbits and chicken. But the most practical thing is we have a lot of chocolate to eat!

The last chance to win a giveaway from my shop

2010-03-21T01:03:00.007+01:00

This week, I am so pleased to be featured on Eye Candies, which is a gorgeous blog searching discovering and selecting eye candies in the field of art, craft and photography.Visit Eye Candies! The lucky participant is going to win a lovely mini food from my Etsy shop.

French Pastry Party the 2nd series

2010-03-11T17:44:00.007+01:00

I am crazy for the mini French pastry and box making. I often apply “lace and birds”, which are two of my favorite elements on my design. They are also the symbols of love and passion. It’s agreeable to keep the packages simple and elegant! *It’s also easier to fold and glue.For the pastry, I made some fruit tarts, profiteroles, domes and cream puffs this week. I got some inspiration from one

Two Kreative Blogger Awards

2010-03-04T13:13:00.006+01:00

I appreciate two awards fromLinda Cummings, who is an excellent artist also a generous gardener that I have encountered. She is also the featured artist of CDHM in March 2010. Welcome to visit her blog @ http://linsminis.blogspot.com/ and also the Interview at http://www.cdhm.org/news/featured0310.phpAnthoula Zampeli, one of my new friends, who makes fabulous minis in Athen.I love her open-mind

French Pastry Party

2010-03-01T18:17:00.010+01:00

It's the first day of March. I have been seeing some blossoms in my city. Spring does arrive!This month I’d like to experiment more on French dessert making.Here is the first part of this series:◆Cream Puffs Box:each box includes 1 Saint-honoré à la rose,1 Paris-Brest, 1 Religieuse chocolate/ violet.◆Raspeberry Pastry-Le Divin : ◆Raspeberry Pastry- L'Ispahan:◆Mini Paris-Brest:◆Raspeberry

Saint-honoré à la rose

2010-02-24T14:15:00.004+01:00

In the past, I always thought some of French desserts look honorable and indifferent. I have ever asked my father-in law about the origin of Saint-honoré and la religieuse, is that related to the religion? I did not exactly get the answer till now. After sometime, I tried some of them, the sweet and the flavor caught my attention. I just understand how charming they are; they are no more far

Sunshine Award

2010-02-22T08:34:00.002+01:00

Thank you Linda for the Sunshine Award.Please visit Linda’s blog athttp://linsminis.blogspot.com/According to the rules, I need to1) Display the image and publish the rules.2) Post the link of who won the prize.3) Pass the award to six blogs dream.4) Send notice to the blogs listed.I’d like to pass to:1) Asuka Sakumo Cloudy Purplesky at http://asukas.blogspot.com/ for for these cute mini and

Tokyo Sweets-Deco Collection 2010

2010-02-18T10:04:00.006+01:00

It's one clay event launched by Nisshin Associates Inc(日清アソシエイツ株式会社). The first 200 visitors of each day will get one pack of Grace Lightweight Clay for free.When reading this news, I was eager to join this even but it's really far, especially it will be held in March. But on their website, could see many Japanese artisans' creations and blogs.Some of you might be interested, and if you really

With all my heart...

2010-02-14T19:56:00.004+01:00

I indulge myself making some cake boxes recently.I do love them!They line up here for delivering my best wishes…Happy Valentine's Day! also...Happy Chinese New Year!

Cupcakes for your sweetheart & gentleman! [My Etsy online shop]

2010-02-09T11:54:00.015+01:00

Still 4 days, St Valentine is coming. I am not good at words. I seldom say some sweet words to my ex-bfs even my husband. For me, happiness is just from the pure hearts that we have ever exchanged and many tiny things we have ever experienced together. But I admit that sometimes the honeyed phrases are quite necessary and useful even at that moment we felt like vomiting but we laughed at the

2010 wishes & resolution!

2010-01-31T22:31:00.012+01:00

It’s been a long time I don’t play the mini food. During the past 3 months, we went back to my hometown, and then continued house hunting till Christmas. Fortunately we did find one lovely house; if everything goes smoothly, we’ll move in April. That means I will have my own "professional studio" instead of playing clay on the dining table every time.It takes some time for me to be back to the

Live in harmony with her

2009-10-06T22:11:00.012+02:00

It’s more frequent those natural disasters appear and it also become more difficult to predict the weather. Several days ago, two earthquakes happened in Samoan and Indonesia on 30th Sept and 1st Oct, thousands of people were killed. After four days, one earthquake also happened in Taiwan when one typhoon approached it.I felt a little bit down when my sister told me the news through MSN messenger

Some dishes

2009-10-03T23:24:00.008+02:00

It seems I was absent for a period of time but I am always here!:D~In July and August, we start looking for some houses and apartments; it’s an exciting but also a tiring job. I collect a lot of information from Internet and ask for appointments with agencies. In September, I also go back to school and restart my French courses. I am surprised that I am divided into a higher-level group. I am

A Gastronomy Trip in Paris

2009-08-19T22:50:00.026+02:00

Last night we were back home. It’s really an unforgettable memory in Paris.First, we ware very lucky to see one rare falling start on 15th Aug evening. My husband and me were walking along a small road in the field after dinner. We met two neighbors of my parents in law and their dog. Of course we said hello to each other and chatted for a while. Suddenly my husband shouted and all of us raised

Candy Jar & Cupcake Memo Clip

2009-08-11T16:31:00.009+02:00

Before the holidays, I made one jar of candy and one cupcake memo clip.It's fun to sculpt "BIG" size food because it's easier to do more details but it consumes a lot of clay. :XThe cupcake memo clip is for my sister in law, Stella. Tomorrow we are going back to Paris for one week. I expect to have a joyful vacation. See you soon. :D

My 1st Blog Challenge

2009-08-05T11:59:00.006+02:00

I was pointed out... This is my first challenge here.The rule of my fist challenge from Snowfern Clover is1. open the 4th file where you store your photos2. pick out the 4th photo & publish it to your blog3. explain a bit about it4. pass this challenge to 4 other blogs.The problem is I have only three main photo folders: the 1st one is for personal and private life pictures; the 2nd one is for

Tea Party

2009-08-03T09:44:00.019+02:00

Do you want to join our Tea Party? It's my honor to invite you to be our guest!:-) First, it' necessary to find an elegant teapot set. White color is my preference. If there is one vase of Pancy flowers, the tone would look gentle and there must be slight fragrance in the air.A cookie tray is also important in the party. We have various of cookies and biscuits!I made one chocolate marble cake and

1:12 or 1:6 scale? My doll collections

2009-07-28T23:58:00.003+02:00

From the very beginning I was crazy about collecting dolls between 2002-2004. I almost collected 20 momoko dolls, 60 Jenny dolls, around 25 Barbie and several Blyth and Pullip. Since 95% of my dolls is 1/6 scale; 5% is 1/4 scale (Tyler & Sydney Dolls), I tried to look for everything, inclusive of clothes, suits, shoes, pets, sofa, desks, motorbikes, and boyfriends in 1/6 scale for my dolls.So,

Musée des Miniatures et décors de cinéma-Vieux Lyon

2009-07-20T13:20:00.025+02:00

Last Wednesday I met some friends in Lyon and we passed a great dinnertime together. The first time I visited Lyon was in September 2008. Since I stayed only for two days, I did not have enough time visiting this famous international museum of miniature. So last Thu, I went back to Vieux Lyon by metro cause I was eager for it.Musée des Miniatures et décors de cinéma is one private museum. Except

Cheese, bread and wine

2009-07-08T23:50:00.029+02:00

I am late for this post. :_)Since I am curious about the property and effects of polymer clay, I decided to start from some simple items like sausages, cheeses and bread. Before this, I also tried to make some fruits and fruit canes but I did not do well.As you can see on the picture, the tomates seem filled with ham.*This is an opinion from one friend. But it's alright, I will have a try again

Hot dog, delicious!

2009-07-04T23:43:00.013+02:00

Today is Independence Day of United States. Although the subject has nothing to do with it, my first post of miniature on blogspot is done this evening :-)Personally I love hot dog with spicy flavor, witch is garnished with pickle relish, and chili peppers; of course onion, salad, and mustard are also requisite.This is the first time that I make the hot dog sandwich.Hope you would also like it.